A Zamfara-based youth group, Zamfara Youth Concerned Citizens (ZYCC), has criticised the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Jibo Magayaki, accusing him of lacking political experience and serving merely as an “errand boy” for Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ZYCC’s secretary, Comrade Nura Ibrahim Gusau, condemned Magayaki’s…
In a bid to advance Nigeria’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has welcomed a high-level delegation from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) to Abuja. The delegation, led by Mr. Tian Bei, Deputy General Manager of NORINCO’s Africa-America Department, met with the minister on Saturday as…
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), on Wednesday, commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his commitment to upholding the dignity and integrity of the Nigerian Senate. The Coalition, comprising various grassroots and national civil society groups focused on deepening democracy in Nigeria and across Africa. In a statement jointly signed by Coalition Convener Martins Onyebuchi…
VeryDarkMan (VDM), the social media critic, has responded to the recent warrant of arrest issued by the chief magistrate court in Abuja for alleged criminal defamation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The arrest warrant was issued on Thursday after VDM failed to appear in court despite being summoned on March 5. Deji Adeyanju, the activist’s…
Supermom, the reality TV show created by media personality Sola Fajobi, has returned for a new season after a decade-long hiatus. The reality TV show, which celebrates mothers across Nigeria including those of famous Nigerian celebrities, last broadcast in 2015. In a recent press conference, Fajobi said he revived Supermom due to “popular demand” and…
Nigerian singer Asake has finally responded to allegation of neglect made by his father. Fatai Odunsi had publicly accused Asake of abandonment, saying that he has been battling a stroke since 2022. In a now-viral video, the aged man alleged that the singer continued to ignore his calls despite his failing health. He also sought…
Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor, has shared his plans to expand his family. The film star announced in February that he and Judy Austin, his second wife, are expecting their third child. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Edochie shared a video of his pregnant wife dancing. He also revealed plans to have five more…
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has sparked mixed reactions after she called out popular food content creator Tolani ‘Chef T‘ Tayo-Osikoya for allegedly ignoring her collaboration request. The film star took to Instagram to reveal that she had reached out to Chef T last year, asking to feature in one of her cooking episodes to promote…
Wizkid, the Grammy winner, has announced the North American tour for his latest album ‘Morayo’. The tour, which kicks off on June 5, will make stops in six cities: Atlanta, New York, Toronto, Baltimore, Houston, and Los Angeles. Here are the tour dates: June 5: Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena June 7: New York,…
Spotify says the Nigerian music industry has reached a monumental financial milestone with royalties generated by its artistes. In the Loud and Clear report released by Spotify, Nigerian artistes got royalties worth over N58 billion in 2024 — double the figure of 2023 and five times greater than that of 2022. The streaming platform disclosed…
